Hollywood Policeman Might Lose His Badge

HOLLYWOOD -- A former Hollywood police officer who was acquitted of aggravated assault and battery charges last April could lose his state certification as a police officer.

Members of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in Tallahassee found probable cause to revoke Alan Roker`s certification although he was found innocent of the charges, officials said.

A jury found Roker, 32, innocent of aggravated assault and battery charges brought against him after he was accused of pistol-whipping a man and threatening to kill him in January 1986.

The 17-member commission can revoke a license if it finds an officer displayed behavior of low moral character or poor judgment.

Roker, 32, has asked the commission for an administrative hearing on the case, said Debbie Richards, a research and training specialist for the commission.

``His case is still pending before the commission,`` Richards said. ``Mr. Roker has received an explanation of his rights and has opted to pursue the matter through a formal hearing.``

Richards said a hearing date has not yet been scheduled.

Neither Roker nor his attorney, Ted Crespi, could be reached for comment.

A three-member panel of the commission in October found probable cause to revoke Roker`s license, Richards said.

If Roker`s certification is revoked, he will not be allowed to be a police officer in the state again. ``It is permanent,`` Richards said.

Roker was fired from the police department after the incident, which occurred at an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Adams Street in January 1986. He was accused of hitting man with his gun when the two got into a fight.